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Reitendes Paar und Vogel, by Karl Walser, tempera, 1911

Reitendes Paar und Vogel

Karl Walser

1911

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Reitendes Paar und Vogel is a 1911 tempera by Karl Walser, a Art Nouveau work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Karl Walser
When & what style?
1911 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a figure on the left and a bird in the sky. The figure is wearing a hooded cloak and has long hair. The bird is flying above the figure, and there are mountains in the background. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of green and brown dominating the palette. In the foreground, there are some plants and rocks that add texture and depth to the painting. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and calmness, with the figure and the bird seeming to be in harmony with their surroundings. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Karl Walser.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Walser
Artist

Karl Walser

Karl Edmund Walser (April 8, 1877, Teufen - September 28, 1943, Bern) was a Swiss painter, stage designer, illustrator, muralist, and artist.

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